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Cameo portrait of Benjamin Franklin

John Crookshanks King (American, 1806–1882)
American
mid-19th century
Object Place: United States

Medium/Technique Horn, ivory, bone, shell
Dimensions Height x width: 1 9/16 x 1 3/8 in. (4 x 3.5 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Abbott Lawrence
Accession Number76.257
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment

DescriptionWhite and lavender shell.
Signed "No 350 King" (from card)
ProvenanceCollection of Abbott Lawrence by 1876; to MFA April 22, 1876, gift.